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When depression joins your morning commute.
On getting through the day as depression looms from the start.
Sep 20
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Ashleigh Vaughn
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My worst episode of mania led to my diagnosis.
On how I was correctly diagnosed as having Bipolar Disorder 2 after being misdiagnosed as having Major Depressive Disorder.
Aug 5
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Ashleigh Vaughn
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"By The Time You Read This," a sad review.
On the story I wish Cheslie Kryst told about her silent struggle with mental illness before her death.
Jul 29
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Ashleigh Vaughn
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What you should know about loving someone who is depressed.
On helpful information to protect your peace while loving someone through a depressive episode.
Apr 25
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Ashleigh Vaughn
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The beauty of antipsychotics, my happy pills.
On my Bipolar Disorder medication journey and what life has been like while medicated again.
Mar 15
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Ashleigh Vaughn
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Dear Perpetually Sad Ash, joy is yours to have.
On reminding myself that joy is possible for me to experience long-term.
Feb 18
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Ashleigh Vaughn
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Wrestling with survivor's guilt.
On conflicting feelings resulting from a friend dying by suicide.
Feb 16
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Ashleigh Vaughn
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Dear Black man, therapy is for you too.
On encouraging Black men to consider therapy, from the voices and experiences of other Black men.
Jan 30
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Ashleigh Vaughn
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I was the crazy lady throwing a fit in 7-Eleven.
On being triggered into a public meltdown but proud of how I cared for myself in the aftermath.
Jan 19
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Ashleigh Vaughn
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Take me as I am, whoever I am.
On what the television show "Modern Love" got right about depicting Bipolar Disorder in the media.
Jan 8
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Ashleigh Vaughn
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That time I went to a meeting for food addicts.
On my unhealthy relationship with food, especially during prolonged depressive episodes.
Jan 2
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Ashleigh Vaughn
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When 'home for the holidays' isn't good for your mental health.
On moving away from traditional holiday activities and ways to make the holiday a better experience for your mind, body, and soul.
Dec 23, 2023
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Ashleigh Vaughn
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